(10 reviews)

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Company overview

Website

Progress Rail

Industry

Vehicle Services & Repair

Specialities

Locomotives, Freight Cars, Track, Signals, Innovation, Maintenance of Way Equipment, Engines, Sustainability

Company size

1,001-5,000

Primary location

Brisbane, QLD

Progress Rail is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and a leading provider of rolling stock, infrastructure and advanced technologies for global rail customers. The company delivers EMD® locomotives and engines, trackwork, signaling, fasteners, and comprehensive locomotive and freight car services, along with aftermarket parts and recycling. Its technology portfolio includes data analytics, automation, connected assets, predictive maintenance and yard optimization tools. With support from Caterpillar and a network of nearly 150 locations worldwide, Progress Rail delivers innovative, reliable solutions to the rail industry. Learn more at progressrail.com

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What’s it like working at Progress Rail?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at Progress Rail appreciate the 9-day fortnight schedule, which supports excellent work-life balance. Staff members value their great colleagues and the variety of work available. The compensation is competitive and paid reliably on time.

However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management's people skills and organisational abilities. Some employees feel that training opportunities could be enhanced, particularly for apprentices and new starters. Additionally, staff members have noted that recognition for good work and equal opportunities could be improved, along with more effective HR support for workplace concerns.

Recent reviews

1.0

Electrician

Oct 2026

Redbank QLD 43016 to 7 years in the role, former employee

I wish I never took this role, I would never recommend anyone I like to work here

The good things9 day fortnight and how slow work is okay sometimes. Great if youre a 'yes man' and dont want to think at work

The challengesTraining is almost non-existent, I feel for anyone doing an apprenticeship here. Dealing with the training coordinator will have you going in circles and you will get nowhere, the job advertisement promises purely fantasy. Definitely do not recommend being an Electrician here, the scope of work is incredibly limited and the pay is low. Expect to deal with incompitent managers who use intimidation tactics and limit workload and overtime to those within the boys club. If you raise these issues to HR then your life will only be harder.

5.0

Boilermaker

Jan 2026

Port Hedland WA 6721Less than 1 year in the role, former employee

Loved my time at progress shame the contract came to an end easily the best job ive had boilermaking

The good thingsGreat culture, organised, fun best boilermaking job ive had in well over a decade

The challengesNothing really was a basic job done well

1.0

Fitter and Turner

Oct 2025

Redbank QLD 43015 to 6 years in the role, former employee

Disrespected and undervalued

The good things9 day fortnight, great work colleagues, good work variety.

The challengesManagement have no people skills or organisation, the leadership team needs an overhaul and reality check. Was a good place to work, not anymore.

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